Keer, who is unemployed, told Mr Buxton about his scoring system after he was arrested.

He told the court: "It was just something I decided to do to pass the time. I thought 'Let's just see if I do get any negatives'.

"I still don't believe I do it (walk naked) to get any reactions, I do it because I enjoy being naked on a hot day."

Prosecutor Catherine Dowson told the judge: "This is an exercise in pure attention-seeking and indulgence.

"The fact that the defendant is gauging his reactions is indicative of that."

The court heard that Keer has been a keen naturist since 2004 and had raised money for charity through completing the Three Peaks challenge naked as well as attending naked bicycle rides across the country.

He said people reacted well "98% or 99% of the time".

"I get a lot of positive reactions," he said.

"People say 'Good for you', and I get a lot of thumbs-up and waves."

Speaking outside court after the verdict, Keer said: "I'm not happy with the decision and I plan to appeal.

"It's not right and I will be appealing. I'll be carrying on being a naturist.

"I like to go to places where it's less busy for obvious reasons, but Otley Chevin I don't think is inappropriate.

"The surprise of seeing a naturist whilst you're out walking I don't think would be much more different to seeing a steam train on the East Coast Main Line.